Buckle up, buttercups, because I'm about to take you on a wild ride through my sunflower-growing escapade! Actually, to be honest, it was my neighbor's escapade because he admired the  …

Ah ... the infamous clay soil. The nemesis of gardeners everywhere. When it comes to the loose, well-drained soil that gardens love, clay soil is the opposite. Tender roots have  …

  Throughout history, poets have turned to the natural world for solace and inspiration in times of grief and loss. From the haunting beauty of William Wordsworth's "I Wandered Lonely as  …

  "What kind of bush is that?" my husband asked as I transplanted my gooseberry bush into one of our garden beds at our new house. I bought it through a  …

For those of you who are like me and aren't especially fond of weeding, there's another way to keep them under control: cover crops. And the best cover crops are  …

If you are anything at all like me, you have leftovers in your fridge right now. I always mean well. I am going to eat it for lunch the next  …

Gardens are a potent symbol of the human struggle to find meaning and purpose. Like a seed struggling to take root and thrive, we all strive to realize our full  …

  I've always been captivated by the allure of climbing plants and am always thinking of new ways to use them. My husband doesn't love the idea of anything climbing the  …

  When I was nine years old, I embarked on an exciting challenge, growing watermelons in my backyard. Little did I know that this endeavor would teach me valuable lessons about  …

Columbine plants are a beautiful addition to any garden. With their stunning, intricate flowers and unique bell shape, these plants are sure to stand out in your garden if you  …